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Amazonite and Schorl Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
3.18-3.22
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{1011} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Amazonite and Schorl Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Schorl physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Amazonite and Schorl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Amazonite and Schorl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Schorl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Schorl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.18-3.22 whereas that of Schorl is 3.18-3.22.

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